Former NYC Official: Taxes From Pot Could Fund Subway Fixes

Constant delays make it seem as if the New York City subway system has gone to pot. Now former City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito wants to use taxes from legal pot to pay for system repairs.

Mark-Viverito announced her “Weed for Rails” plan outside the City Hall subway station Thursday.

The Democrat and candidate for city public advocate says legalizing marijuana could generate $1.3 billion annually in state and city tax revenue. She wants at least half of that money to be dedicated to public transit.